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6 CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 The Christchurch Mail asked each of the candidates running in the Christchurch East by-election three questions submitted by readers. One of the 10 candidate vying for the parliamentary seat vacated by Lianne Dalziel was unable to be contacted. Candidates were asked to be concise and pertinent. The results will be known late Saturday. READERS’ QUESTIONS: Q1: Why should Christchurch East residents vote for you. David Moorhouse (Green Party) 1: I grew up in Burwood and New Brighton and have been through all the earthquakes as well as the insurance and home repair process. I bring experience and energy and have a track record of advocating for local communities. I stopped asbestos contaminated waste being dumped near homes and schools, and helped to save our wonderful Hurunui river. Q2: How does your previous work experience equip you for becoming a Member of Parliament. 2: My work in community health means I understand health issues resulting from earthquakes and dealing with the recovery agencies. I trained as an accountant so understand budgeting and fiscal responsibility and have governance experience. I stood in 2011 so understand the responsibilities of an electorate MP and I’m backed by a strong and experienced team of Green MPs. Q3: Aside from creating bureaucracies or paying people to be unemployed, what would your party do to create real jobs in the Christchurch/Canterbury area? 3: I support a strong local economy where small and medium businesses thrive providing jobs with decent wages. I see New Brighton becoming a destination once again, with high tech jobs in a ‘‘Silicon Beach’’ setting. I will back more trade training and apprenticeships for our young people to speed up the rebuild, with local manufacturers given preference for supplying materials. Poto Williams (Labour) 1: I am a South Brighton resident and I have worked in the community sector supporting people in recovery and advocating for the vulnerable and those who need someone to stand up for them. I am committed to continue the excellent work that Lianne has done, to resolve the problems of everyone who comes to me for help. 2: I’ve spent my career as a community working standing up for people who need it. I’ve held senior management positions in the Community Mental Health, Disability and Family Violence sector. I know how to be a strong advocate for people when they need help, and work with government departments to get good outcomes." Matthew Doocey (National) 1: I’m a Cantabrian, I grew up here and I’m committed to bringing up my family here. Christchurch East is changing, people want a new voice. I want to be that new voice inside a National Government. We need reliable, stable and secure leadership, National’s plans are working. Jobs, growth and the economy are paying for education, healthcare and the rebuild. 2: I bring my skills and experience of working in healthcare, a sector where people come first. I have built a career around listening and engaging individuals and their families to support them in taking control and improving their lives. As a person I am compassionate, committed and driven and I believe I will be a fierce advocate for the East. 3: We intend to build 10,000 homes in Christchurch in the first four years we are in Government. We have committed to supporting the revitalisation of New Brighton and support the development of a pool complex and community facilities. To resource this we intend to spend $87 million on apprenticeships so that our young people become the rebuilders of Christchurch. 3: I see jobs and growth as the key to raising living standards. I support maintaining competitive tax rates and providing the conditions that give employers the confidence to hire new staff under a John Key National Government, after tax wages have increased ahead of inflation, and that’s why it’s important to maintain strong economic discipline in challenging times. Ian Gaskin (Independent) 1: National needs coalition partners, I am the best chance to give National an extra vote. I have served the community for the last three years with my $20 minicab service. I know and understand the issues that need resolving, being in government will resolve issues faster. 2: Ten years as a political activist with the Labour Party and United Future, 10 years as president of a softball club,10 years as chairman of a rugby league club, 20 years managing a 24/7 taxi organisation in Wellington. 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